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CVE-2023-21116

In verifyReplacingVersionCode of InstallPackageHelper.java, there is a possible way to downgrade system apps below system image version due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-256202273

  • Published: May 15, 2023
  • Updated: Nov 16, 2025
  • CVE: CVE-2023-21116
  • Severity: Medium
  • Exploit:

CVSS v3:

  • Severity: Medium
  • Score: 6.7
  • AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CWEs:

Software From Fixed in
google / android 11.0 11.0.x
google / android 12.0 12.0.x
google / android 12.1 12.1.x
google / android 13.0 13.0.x